DORIS MAY BOWLES. (2/11/10) Welcome to the Life Story of Doris May Bowles, a remarkable 102 year old who lives in Cape Town South Africa. She was born Doris May Harrold in Barnham Broome, Norwich in 1908 to farming parents Ernest and May Harrold and was the third of eight children. Dorrie is much loved by all due to her wonderful disposition, selfless devotion to others through a lifetime of charity work and her extraordinary passion for people. At 102 Dorrie is almost entirely self sufficient, she lives on her own, has no ailments other than struggling a bit with her eyesight and does not use a hearing aid or walking stick. Dorrie has lived through two World Wars and all the other events and developments that have occurred from 1908 until today, including the tragic loss of her son John in his early 30’s and the death eight years ago of her beloved husband Cecil. She is a mom, grandmom and great grandmom. This wonderful interview is filled with memories, anecdotes & interesting tips about life from someone who should know…

Part 1: The early years, Dorrie’s parents, farm life in Barnham Broome, farm school …

Part 2: Memories of WWI, harvest time, childhood pranks & play, tennis evenings, school – later years, growing older…